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WHAT ARE THE RISKS OF VITAMIN D DEFICIENCY?

Vitamin D deficiency is when the level of vitamin D in your body is "too" low.  And this low level could cause your bones to become thin, brittle or misshapen. Vitamin D also appears to play a role in insulin production and immune function, and how this relates to chronic disease prevention and cancer, however, this is still being studied. Usually the amount of vitamin D adults get from their diets is often less than what is recommended, exposure to sunlight can make up for the difference.  For most adults, vitamin D deficiency is not a concern.  And some groups, particularly people who are obese, who have dark skin and who are older than age 65, may have lower levels...